Finance Lead, Immunology Forecasting

The Immunology Forecasting Lead develops accurate, timely, and actionable commercial sales and volume forecasts for the immunology portfolio. As a strategic partner to Commercial and Finance leadership, this role translates market dynamics and business performance into forecast assumptions and recommendations that inform decision-making. This role manages forecasting deliverables across annual planning, Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Long-Range Plan (LRP), portfolio planning, and actuals reporting, working closely with Commercial, Marketing, Pricing, Market Analytics, Business Insights, and Finance partners. The successful candidate combines financial and analytical expertise with business acumen, clear communication, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver commercial sales and volume forecasts for the immunology portfolio across annual planning, LBE, LRP, portfolio planning, and actuals reporting. • Build and document forecast assumptions using market dynamics, competitive intelligence, historical performance, patient and demand trends, and pricing considerations. • Evaluate business scenarios, risks, and opportunities, and communicate forecast methodologies, key changes, and recommendations to Commercial and Finance leadership. • Support month-end close through demand variance analysis, performance assessment, and concise management commentary. • Provide ad hoc forecasting and analytical support for emerging business needs, strategic initiatives, and leadership requests. • Improve forecast accuracy, analytical quality, efficiency, and transparency through enhanced processes, methodologies, and tools. • Support the adoption of forecasting systems through training, process documentation, change management, and cross-functional alignment. • Maintain data integrity and comply with AbbVie financial policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Analytics, or a related field required. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commercial finance, sales or demand forecasting, financial planning and analysis, revenue forecasting, business analytics, financial reporting, or a related discipline. • Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and communicate complex sales or demand forecasts using sound analytical assumptions and structured methodologies. • Strong financial modeling, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and identify meaningful business insights. • Strong business acumen and the ability to connect market dynamics, competitive developments, patient or customer trends, and commercial performance with financial outcomes. • Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build productive relationships across Commercial, Finance, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, and Business Insights teams. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly to senior management. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality and analytical rigor. • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and operate as a proactive self-starter. • Demonstrated agility in prioritizing multiple assignments, navigating ambiguity, and meeting demanding deadlines within a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Preferred Qualifications • MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred. • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consumer-industry experience preferred; prior Immunology and commercial forecasting experience is a plus. • Experience with SAP, BPC, Power B